Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Today was what I would call a successful day. I talked to the events coordinator at the Dewitt Community Library about hosting a showing of The Business of Being Born and a discussion. She seemed very interested in possibly having several birth related events at the library. I think I'm going to enjoy working with her.

http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/

Left a message for the lactation consultant at Community General Hospital to see if I can sit in on their breastfeeding class (so I can get my DONA breastfeeding paperwork signed). I also left a message for the CNY Breastfeeding Connection group.

I'll be attending the La Leche League meeting in Manlius on April 12th. Hopefully, I'll make some good connections there.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Let me introduce myself. My name is Liz Baer and I am a DONA trained doula in the Syracuse, NY area. I attended the DONA birth doula workshop March 6-7 this year and am ready to start supporting women and their families. I've wanted to be a doula for years, but always had a nursing baby around.

My husband Tim and I have four children: Patrick (9), Delilah (6), James (4) and Benjamin (2). All four were natural births. Patrick was born in a hospital with a CNM. Delilah and James were both born at freestanding birth centers with a CNM and Benjamin was born at home with a CPM.

Birth has been something that I've always been interested in. I was the kid in high school who said she wanted to be a midwife. Most of all, I desire to help every woman have an empowering, satisfying birth experience.

You can reach me at 443-690-6212 or naturalparentingsupport@hotmail.com I attend births in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding area.

Birthing Fabulousness

If you're in the Syracuse, NY or the surrounding area and are currently pregnant or considering another baby, send me an email or call me to learn about what a doula can do for you. I'm currently offering free in-person consultations and will hold your spot for up to one week while you decide if you want me to attend your birth.

Want me to be Your doula?

Below is my handy "calendar of availability," hosted by doulamatch.net. You can check to see if I'm available around the time that your baby is due. Then just email me at naturalparentingsupport@hotmail.com to set up a consultation.